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National Performance Camp (NPC) 2026
The Basketball Australia National Performance Camp brings together top athletes from across the country to AIS, Canberra as integral part of high-performance pathway.
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2025 National Indigenous Performance Camp (NIPC)
The National Indigenous Performance Camp made its return to Canberra, uniting top young Indigenous basketball talent from across all states and territories for four days of high-level training, mentorship, and cultural connection.
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National Performance Camp (NPC) 2025
The Basketball Australia National Performance Camp brings together 26 boys and 26 girls, born in 2008 and 2009, along with 30 coaches from across the country.
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National Performance Camp (NPC) 2024
The Basketball Australia National Performance Camp brings together 24 boys and 23 girls, born in 2007 and 2008, along with 30 coaches from across the country.
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Mel Downer is one of a kind
The Centre of Excellence Assistant Coach has been accepted to the prestigious FIBA Coaching Certificate program and will travel to Europe to develop her craft amongst the best.
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Bonnie Deas shares her journey on Building Better Basketball
The rising Australian guard opens up on her pathway from the Centre of Excellence to the NCAA, and the lessons shaping better basketball environments for players and coaches alike.
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Basketball Australia x AIS collaborate on parental guide for supporting athletes
Suite of resources created to support parents of athletes in basketball
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Green and Gold ready for March Madness
March Madness is just one month away, with Australian fingerprints all over it.
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Six fresh faces set to join the CoE
Four men and two women athletes are heading for Canberra to join the CoE in 2026.
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Foot Locker U20 and IB National Championships to showcase the nation’s best
The 2026 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships are fast approaching, set to showcase the nation’s best premier basketball talent.
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National Performance Camp (NPC) 2026
The Basketball Australia National Performance Camp brings together top athletes from across the country to AIS, Canberra as integral part of high-performance pathway.
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The legacy of Basketball Australia’s National Performance Camp
For more than 30 years, the National Performance Camp has remained a cornerstone of Basketball Australia’s high-performance pathway, connecting generations of athletes through a common national benchmark.
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Taking charge and taking over, Aussie stars rising through the ranks in the NCAA
Catch up on the action and the standout Australians taking over the NCAA.
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Downer Returns to Lead Centre of Excellence Women’s Program
Appointed Head Coach through to 2028, Melissa Downer returns to the CoE after nearly a decade of elite coaching experience across Australia and New Zealand.
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A defining year for Australian Women’s Basketball
Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.
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Australia’s U17 Campaign comes to a close at the FIBA Oceania Cup
The Sapphires secured gold with a commanding performance, while the Crocs battled hard in the men’s title game as competition concluded in Samoa.
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Australia advances to semi-finals at Oceania Cup
Balanced scoring, strong defence and tournament momentum continue to define the Crocs and Sapphires in Apia.
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Australia Starts Strong at the FIBA U17 Oceania Cup in Apia
A confident start in Samoa signals Australia’s intent on both sides of the competition.
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Graduation day at the CoE
The Centre of Excellence farewells four talented graduates
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LEVEL UP activated at Centre of Excellence
Trailblazing LEVEL UP athlete development program activated at CoE in the nation's Capital
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Fagan, Dickeson acknowledged at Centre of Excellence
Two CoE athletes that exemplify the character of the late Bob Staunton acknowledged with annual award
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Athletes selected for National Performance Camp
A stack of Australian talent have been selected to attend the NPC at the Australian Institute of Sport from 20 - 23 January
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Centre of Excellence bolstered with Victorian powerhouse Hamilton
Vic Country prospect Will Hamilton joins CoE
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U17 Oceania Cup Selection Camp kicks off in Canberra
Australia’s top young players head to the AIS next week, chasing a spot at the FIBA U17 Oceania Championships in Samoa later this year.
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Australia’s ‘Golden Six’ clinch history
A rollercoaster Asia Cup window has culminated in six titles for Australia’s national teams.
